The stock of Vast Renewables Ltd (NASDAQ: VSTE) has decreased by -4.16 when compared to last closing price of 0.35.Despite this, the company has seen a loss of -10.98% in its stock price over the last five trading days. globenewswire.com reported 2025-03-26 that SYDNEY, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HyFuel Solar Refinery Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Vast Renewables Limited (Vast) (Nasdaq: VSTE), has been awarded AUD 700,000 through the Australia-Singapore Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) initiative for maritime and port operations. The funding will progress the development of South Australia Solar Fuels (SA Solar Fuels), a world-first sustainable fuels project collaboration between Vast and global energy company Mabanaft.
Is It Worth Investing in Vast Renewables Ltd (NASDAQ: VSTE) Right Now?
The 36-month beta value for VSTE is at -0.21.
The average trading volume for VSTE on March 26, 2025 was 4.79M shares.
VSTE’s Market Performance
VSTE’s stock has seen a -10.98% decrease for the week, with a -41.38% drop in the past month and a -74.09% fall in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 10.47%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 14.02% for Vast Renewables Ltd The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -27.65% for VSTE’s stock, with a -78.14% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
VSTE Trading at -52.52% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought VSTE to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -97.23% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 14.02%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 10.47%, as shares sank -46.12% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -71.12% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, VSTE fell by -10.87%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -90.37% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $0.4585. In addition, Vast Renewables Ltd saw -70.12% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at VSTE starting from AgCentral Energy Pty Ltd., who proposed sale 5,000,000 shares at the price of $6.75 back on Nov 06 ’24. After this action, AgCentral Energy Pty Ltd. now owns shares of Vast Renewables Ltd, valued at $33,750,000 using the latest closing price.
AgCentral Energy Pty Ltd., the 10% Owner of Vast Renewables Ltd, proposed sale 299,735 shares at $1.17 during a trade that took place back on Sep 10 ’24, which means that AgCentral Energy Pty Ltd. is holding shares at $350,690 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for VSTE
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- -59.37 for the present operating margin
- -1.38 for the gross margin
The net margin for Vast Renewables Ltd stands at -858.03. The total capital return value is set at -3.67.
Based on Vast Renewables Ltd (VSTE), the company’s capital structure generated 2.67 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at -3.04. The debt to equity ratio resting at -1.6. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -10.43.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is -291.21 million with net debt to EBITDA at -0.01. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 35.33. The receivables turnover for the company is 0.41for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.02.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Vast Renewables Ltd (VSTE) has had a bad performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
